Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2012-05-23

Rehabilitation of Dutugamunu Pilgrims Rest at Lumbini in Nepal

- this Pilgrims Rest has been established for the benefit of the Sri Lankan Pilgrims visiting Nepal. The proposal made by the Acting Minister of Buddha Sasana and Religious Affairs, to attend to the renovation work of this building at a total cost of Rs.65 million and the work to be commenced with an initial allocation of Rs.20 million, so that the pilgrims from Sri Lanka visiting Lumbini could be provided accommodation facilities, was approved by the Cabinet.